The Pittsburgh Pirates Headed Out West in Style – Rocking Fabulous Clothes and Supporting PGH Childrens’ Hospital and Cancer Research
The Pirates have been out west all week, requiring hard core fans to double up on the coffee (we here at Pirates Breakdown have experimented and determined that 4:30 p.m. is the perfect time to have that last cup of coffee to power you through some #LateNightBUCN) and no doze during the day. It’s hard on the players too, don’t forget, although they’re way too cool to let it show.
Reliever Mark Melancon started the road trip in style, looking every bit the superstar he is.
Getting on the @united bird to San Diego. All dressed up in @TailorByrd with battery mate Stew! #CrossCountryFlight pic.twitter.com/bMMrOkq8cy
— Mark Melancon (@Mark_Melancon_) April 18, 2016
Judging from this post from August 15, 2015 on the luxury men’s sportswear shop’s Twitter page – this is a relationship that goes way back…
Love having AllStar #Pirates pitcher @Mark_Melancon_ visit us in NYC! pic.twitter.com/z7Tu1sSyt6
— TailorByrd (@TailorByrd) August 14, 2015
And while he’s rocking a more “buttoned up” look above, Mark also dresses up nicely in a t-shirt. Especially one that’s for a good cause.
The @Pirates @Mark_Melancon_ is raising $$$ for @ChildrensPgh. Help him right here https://t.co/LJSHrIuI4g pic.twitter.com/RzuNhj0gys
— 108 Stitches (@108Stitches) April 21, 2016
T-shirt maker 108 Stitches recently launched its K Cancer t-shirt campaign and Melancon is the representative for the Pirates. Founded by Rockies reliever Jason Motte, the campaign aims to “strike out cancer” through the sale of t-shirts supported by MLB players – mostly pitchers and catchers. A portion of the funds raised by the sale of the shirts go to the Jason Mott Foundation ($2) and also to a charity designated by each player ($8). In Melancon’s case, funds are going to one of his favorite charities, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Shirts are available in men’s and women’s styles and are $32 each.
Thanks @108Stitches & @MLB_PLAYERS from every @MLB team for joining forces again this year to #KCancer. pic.twitter.com/ikSIfu1Piu
— Jason Motte (@JMotte30) April 22, 2016
Speaking of T-shirts, Francisco Cervelli formally launched his campaign for President with this one we saw in Spring Training from Fresh Brewed Tees.
Pittsburgh! I’ve decided to run for president! It’s gonna be HUGE! Watch my campaign video & show support! https://t.co/ccZ0kUbrum RT
— Francisco Cervelli (@fran_cervelli) April 19, 2016
Cervy also got his own bitmoji courtesy of the Pirates on Thursday.
9-0!@fran_cervelli with a 2-run knock!#LetsGoBucs #ThatsAmore pic.twitter.com/WYTl8pWbDm
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) April 22, 2016
While we’re focused on clothes, Josh Harrison’s Twitter followers are trying to solve the issue of his helmet flying off as he races around the bases.
@jhay_da_man I bet if you went one size smaller with your batting helmet it wouldn't fall off so much when you're running.
— JW (@silkychubs) April 23, 2016
But that’s not gonna work, says Josh.
One size smaller is too tight! Gives me a headache https://t.co/nYLeMrUUff
— Josh Harrison (@jhay_da_man) April 23, 2016
We definitely don’t want him to get a headache out there. Personally, I think he wants to show off that snazzy cap he wears under his batting helmet.
One final note about clothes – Gregory Polanco gives the Sunday Throwbacks two thumbs up!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BEUbMyxJoir/?taken-by=gpolanco25
Newbie Matt Joyce is slowly learning about his new city and recently took to social media to ask for restaurant recommendations. Apparently, he got a lot of great tips, including several to try out boutique taqueria Tako.
Tried the spot Tako in downtown tonight after the game. Great spot! Thanks for all the recommendations. pic.twitter.com/4Ai1A9pvj3
— Matthew Joyce (@sweetswingin20) April 18, 2016
If he needs a tour of the city by car, I would highly suggest he ask for one from Starling Marte, who just got this beauty from car detailer to the stars Alex Vega at The Auto Firm in Miami (#DemWheels)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BEe2QafiP5z/?taken-by=theautofirm
https://www.instagram.com/p/BEgUzYWCP6H/?taken-by=theautofirm
April 20 was National Look-Alike Day and the Pirates got in on the fun…
8-4 Bucs. pic.twitter.com/avrnJXVH4G
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) April 23, 2016
Happy National Look-a-Like Day! While I do have Swedish relatives, King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden is sadly not one. pic.twitter.com/PffwCWOEpN
— Jared Hughes (@locatejared) April 20, 2016
In the Media
Root Sports Pittsburgh is airing episodes of Inside Pirates Baseball featuring a mic-ed up Jordy Mercer. According to him, it’s likely to be pretty good:
Ohh Crap!! https://t.co/7t023jVTXY
— Jordy Mercer (@jordy_mercer) April 16, 2016
And all of you warriors of the screen, you night owls, you dedicated fans who spent this western swing #LateNightBUCN, be proud – the hashtag was trending in the Burgh on April 19!
#latenightbucn is now trending in #Pittsburgh https://t.co/GwbMC5GQ1z
— Trendsmap Pittsburgh (@TrendsPGH) April 20, 2016
The Pirates take on the Diamondbacks in the second game of this three game series tonight at 8:10. They’ll be back at it Sunday at 4:10 before heading to the mile-high city for a four game stretch against the Rockies before finally coming home. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and #LetsGoBucs!
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